Cisco Certified Support Technicians Achieve High Success Rate with Support from Stanly Community College Academy

Published: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Smithfield, N.C., (August 13, 2024) – Johnston Community College (JCC) proudly announces the impressive results of recent Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certification exams, facilitated in cooperation with the Stanly Community College Academy Support Center (ASC) for the Cisco Networking Regional Academy. The certification testing, which took place from May 6-8, 2024, demonstrated remarkable success and underscores the commitment to excellence in technical education and support.

The CCST exams, including Networking and Cybersecurity certifications, were administered over a three-day period with the assistance of a remote proctor from the Stanly Community College ASC. This initiative was supported by a grant, showcasing a collaborative effort to advance technical skills and certifications within the community.

Results Overview:

  • CCST Networking Certification:
    • Total Attempted: 17
    • Passed: 15
    • Pass Rate: 88%
  • CCST Cybersecurity Certification:
    • Total Attempted: 19
    • Passed: 15
    • Pass Rate: 80%

Overall, the total number of testing attempts was 36, with 30 individuals achieving certification, reflecting an overall pass rate of 83%.

Certified Students and Faculty:

CCST Networking (Students):

  • Olivia Layton
  • Anthony Bianchi (CTLA)**#
  • Luke Branham**#
  • Jackson Dunderman (CTLA)**
  • James Fairclough
  • Sindy Favila-Favila (CTLA)**#
  • Silvia Franco (CTLA)**#
  • David Gilliland**
  • Damien Hereford (CTLA)**
  • Carlos Jones
  • William Parrish**
  • Charlie Schicchi (CTLA)**#
  • Amanda Schilling
  • Jayden Skillern**#

CCST Networking (Faculty):

  • Jonathan Lane
  • David Oliver (previously earned)

CCST Cybersecurity:

  • Anthony Bianchi (CTLA)**#
  • Luke Branham**#
  • Daniel Denton (CCP)#
  • Jackson Dunderman (CTLA)**
  • Sindy Favila-Favila (CTLA)**#
  • Silvia Franco (CTLA)**#
  • David Gilliland**
  • Damien Hereford (CTLA)**
  • Dillon McGee#
  • William Parrish**
  • Charlie Schicchi (CTLA)**#
  • Alex Sicat#
  • Jayden Skillern**#
  • Joseph Snow#
  • Joshua Vinson

The achievement of these certifications signifies a significant milestone for both students and faculty, marking their expertise and readiness to excel in the dynamic fields of networking and cybersecurity. To see our CCST Hall of Fame, visit: https://johnstoncc-9926.page451.sites.451.io/

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